Gift guide: What to get your sweetie for Valentine's Day

FOR HER: Let her get her aggression out with the Dammit Doll - a so-called stress doll shaped like a person with crazy hair that she can grab and slam down. Just try not to be the reason she needs it in the first place. Each doll is originally designed and is 12 inches tall. Price: $14.98; Available: amazon.com, or go to dammitdolls.com for more info, and to read the poem etched on the doll.

There are plenty of options out there, but here are a few ideas for her and for him.

FOR HER

WALL ART: There are a lot of personalized gifts you could choose from - jewelry, coffee mugs, even shirts if you're feeling really gutsy. Personalized wall art is a sophisticated choice. In this piece from Red Envelope, your initials are etched into a tree - an enduring sentiment. You can choose from three different canvas sizes or a framed version with two different frame colors. There are also three different color schemes.

STRESS DOLL: Let her get her aggression out with the Dammit Doll - a so-called stress doll shaped like a person with crazy hair that she can grab and slam down. Just try not to be the reason she needs it in the first place. Each doll is originally designed and is 12 inches tall.

EARPODS: Girls like gadgets too. If she already has an iPod/iPad/iPhone family, she'll surely appreciate a new set of headphones for home, work, or the car. Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic have great sound quality, and a remote that can adjust volume, control music and video playback, and answer and end calls.

Price: $29.99

Available: Best Buy, locations throughout Orange County.

DIY BATH SALTS KIT: Sure, you can pick out another fragrant gift set. Or you can try something a little different: the DIY Bath Salts Kit from Uncommon Goods. Each kit comes with dried lavender, sea salt, baking soda and citric acid, as well as a recipe card to help her put her own relaxing bath set together. The kit will make two jars.

INFINITY SCARF: It probably won't be cold for much longer, but chiffon scarves can be worn all year long. This infinity scarf is created by a Los Angeles-based shop, Primlace, and features beige hearts.

MACARONS: Skip the chocolates this year and opt for something a little more original (and delicious), such as packaged French Macarons from Sweet and Saucy Shop in Newport Beach. The local shop has various flavors and custom options to choose from. Other desserts are also available.

FOR HER: Let her get her aggression out with the Dammit Doll - a so-called stress doll shaped like a person with crazy hair that she can grab and slam down. Just try not to be the reason she needs it in the first place. Each doll is originally designed and is 12 inches tall. Price: $14.98; Available: amazon.com, or go to dammitdolls.com for more info, and to read the poem etched on the doll.
FOR HER: Girls like gadgets too. If she already has an iPod/iPad/iPhone family, she'll surely appreciate a new set of headphones for home, work, or the car. Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic have great sound quality, and a remote that can adjust volume, control music and video playback, and answer and end calls. Price: $29.99; Available: Best Buy, locations throughout Orange County.
FOR HER: You really can't go wrong with jewelry, so the trick is finding something unique that will really impress her. Try Chamak by Priya Kakkar bracelets, which are moderately priced and make it look like you're getting more for your buck. Try any of the bangle bracelets in her favorite colors. Price: about $35-$65 per piece; Available: amazon.com
FOR HER: It's a pretty classic go-to: A bath and body gift set. Try one by Philosophy – a familiar brand she might already be using – and this special set has kisses and hugs (literally) written all over it. The set includes vanilla cream topping shampoo (which can also be used a shower gel or bubble bath), vanilla cream topping body lotion, and cherry high-gloss lip shine. Price: $24; Available: Nordstrom, locations throughout Orange County
FOR HER: If your lady is a master in the kitchen, make sure she's stocked up with the best of the best supplies. The KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer has 10 speeds and a 5-quart stainless steel bowl. The head of the mixer tilts back, and the handy appliance comes with a flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and pouring shield. It's available in various colors, so you can match her kitchen style. Price: $349.99; Available: Target or target.com: Macy's; Bed, Bath and Beyond
FOR HER: There are a lot of personalized gifts you could choose from - jewelry, coffee mugs, even shirts if you're feeling really gutsy. Personalized wall art is a sophisticated choice. In this piece from Red Envelope, your initials are etched into a tree - an enduring sentiment. You can choose from three different canvas sizes or a framed version with two different frame colors. There are also three different color schemes. Price: $79.95-$149.95; Available: redenvelope.com
FOR HIM: Spend a little time together while creating a culinary masterpiece at a couple's cooking class. There are various classes available, but opt for the Date Night class, which features various themes and menu items. Price: $140 per couple; Available: Eat Street Culinary, 270 S. Clementine Street, Anaheim, or eatstreetculinary.com
FOR HIM: Big things come in little packages and the Beats by Dr. Dre portable speaker is no exception. The gadget, shaped like a pill, connects using Bluetooth so he can wirelessly stream his favorite tunes from almost any device, smartphone, laptop, tablet or iPod. It comes with an easy carrying case. Price: $199.95; Available: Nordstrom, locations throughout Orange County, or nordstrom.com
FOR HIM: Get super romantic with a video game where he can shoot things and save the holiday-appropriate Pandora Planet in Borderlands 2. Or, if he has an Xbox, you're probably pretty safe with Xbox Live points, or a 3-month Gold Membership, so he can just keep playing his favorite games. Price: $59.99 for the video game, $19.99 for 1600 Live points, or $24.99 for a 3-month Gold Membership; Available: Best Buy, locations throughout Orange County, or bestbuy.com
FOR HIM: You might not consider candles when picking out a gift for the man in your life, but these Lumen Oil Candles come with shadow projectors, which could be pretty fun. Invented by artist Adam Frank, the candle features a tiny, stainless steel tree that casts a shadow when the candle is lit. It comes in five styles: cedar, nest, magnolia, pine, and bloom. Price: $6-$48; Available: uncommongoods.com
FOR HIM: Encourage his golf skills with a Samsonite Golf Trunk Organizer, which features two expanding levels to store everything from shoes and shirts to balls and tees. There is a large mesh section for gloves (and maybe snacks), and two handles make it easy to transport. He can even lock it all up with a key. Price: $39.99; Available: Dick's Sporting Goods, locations throughout Orange County, or dickssportinggoods.com
FOR HIM: Go for the classic gift – a gorgeous tie for your favorite business man – but add a little flavor to it with a hidden message. This special tie has a secret pocket on the back where you can tuck love notes for him to find. The tie, which is handmade with tonal diagonal stripes, comes with 25 paper hearts for your messages and a polished nickel heart charm engraved with, "Here is my heart, guard it well" (or personalize it with your own name). Price: $49.95 (plus $7.95 with personalization); Available: redenvelope.com
FOR HIM: Whether or not he wears much jewelry, he'll at least get a kick out of the sentiment of a hand-stamped cuff bracelet that reads, "Dead men tell no tales." The pirate-inspired cuff is 6 inches long by 1/4-inch wide and is slightly flexible, so it's adjustable to fit just about any wrist. It's also available in sterling silver at an extra cost. Price: $18; Available: spiffingjewelry.etsy.com

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